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Originally Posted by mrmikel
I think the quote is likely misleading. There is the occasional slipper and then there is the mass thief and there are no figures to document how many there are of what type.
The ridiculous increase in prices since the big publishers went to big stars with big paydays may have something to do with it, along with some titles not being available so they don't cannibalize paper book sales and trying to squeeze more money by forbidding loans or resales as can do with physical books all tend to generate the feeling in some that if you are going to rip me off, I will rip you off.
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What "ridiculous increase in prices" are you referring to? I've seen a very significant reduction in the prices I'm paying for books over the last ten years, not an increase. 10 years ago I was buying all my books in B&M stores and paying on average £6-7 for a paperback. Now I'm typically paying £3-4 for an ebook.